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S2E322-Acts 15-16: A Parting of the Ways

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 15 CEV, Ch. 16 ERV Executive Producer Lifespring! Family Berean Phil Colbourn, Anonymous Associate Producer Michael Haner Podcast Introduction It’s Gospels Saturday, and we’ll read Acts 15-16. I’m calling this episode “A Parting of the Ways.“ Summary In Acts 15 and 16 we read…

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S2E321-Zechariah 1-7: Prophecies of the Messiah

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1-5 NKJV; Ch. 6-7 NIV Podcast Introduction It’s Prophecy Friday, and we’ll read Zechariah 1-7. I’m calling this episode “Prophecies of the Messiah.“ Summary Zechariah prophesied after the Jewish exile alongside Haggai. His visions focused more on the people than rebuilding the temple. God’s…

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S2E320-Ecclesiastes 7-8: Let Go and Trust God

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 7-8 CEV Podcast Introduction It’s Poetry Thursday, and we’ll read Ecclesiastes 7-8. I’m calling this episode “Let Go and Trust God.“ Summary Ecclesiastes 7-8 teaches that human pursuits like wisdom, wealth, and power don’t bring lasting happiness. Solomon’s realization, despite his own riches, is…

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S2E319-Psalms 131-133: From Pride to Peace

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 131-133 ESV Executive Producer Jason Paschall Podcast Introduction It’s Psalms Wednesday, and we’ll read chapters 131-133. We’ll also have our last Essentials segment and a time of prayer. I’m calling this episode “From Pride to Peace.“ Summary Psalm 131, attributed to David, reflects his…

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S2E318-Ezra 1-5: Rebuilding the Temple

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1-2 HCSB, Ch. 3-4 NASB, Ch. 5 NLT Podcast Introduction It’s History Tuesday, and we’ll read Ezra 1-5. I’m calling this episode “Rebuilding the Temple.“ Summary In Ezra 1-5, Jerusalem’s fallen temple is rebuilt after 70 years. King Cyrus allows exiles to return and…

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S2E317-Deuteronomy 13-15: Giving With No Expectations?

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 13 CEB, Ch. 14 CEV, Ch. 15 GNT Podcast Introduction It’s the Law Monday, and we’ll read Deuteronomy 13-15. I’m calling this episode “Giving With No Expectations.“ Summary One of the things we find in Deuteronomy 15 is the idea of giving without expecting…

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S2E316-1 Peter 4-5: Youth, Age and Humility

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 4-5 NCV Executive Producers Roderick, Kevin Dills Podcast Introduction It’s Epistles Sunday, and we’ll complete the book of 1 Peter with the reading of chapters 4 and 5. I’m calling this episode “Youth, Age and Humility.“ Summary 1 Peter 5:1-6 emphasizes important aspects of…

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S2E315-Acts 13-14: Shake Off Rejection

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 13 NIV, Ch. 14 NLT Executive Producer Anonymous Associate Producer Michael Haner Podcast Introduction It’s Gospels Saturday, and we’ll read chapters 13-14 of the book of Acts. I’m calling this episode “Shake Off Rejection.“ Summary In Acts 13, Paul and Barnabas began their first…

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S2E314-Haggai 1-2: A Prophetic Glimpse of Jesus

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 5 ERV, Ch. 6 CEV Executive Producer Anonymous Associate Producers Sister Ann, Timothy LaFontaine, Michael Haner, Travis Blevins, Chase Jacobson Podcast Introduction It’s Prophecy Friday, and we’ll read the book of Haggai. Two chapters. I’m calling this episode “A Prophetic Glimpse of Jesus.“ Summary The…

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S2E313-Ecclesiastes 5-6: 2022 Redux

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 5 ERV, Ch. 6 CEV Podcast Introduction LeeAnn and I got back from Alaska at about 10 o’clock last night after about 36 hours of travel. And in case you can’t tell from my voice, I have a raging cold. Last week we were…

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